You Belong Dynamic Type
cover illustration for johnson & johnson 2020 diversity review
This second annual You Belong: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Review reflects on our diversity, equity and inclusion journey. At Johnson & Johnson, diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences have helped spark transformative healthcare solutions for more than 130 years.

We continue to challenge ourselves on what it means to prioritize diversity and inclusion in every business decision we make. We leverage our D&I strategy, policies, programs and culture of belonging to provide our workforce the support and opportunities they need to help create a healthier, more equitable world.
A Message from Our Chairman and CEO
Alex Gorsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, discusses how our work in DEI is now more critical than ever.
Read the letter
A Message from Our Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Wanda Bryant Hope, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, highlights a year of progress and our path forward.
Read the letter
group of people at a work station and one individual in a wheelchair
Grounded in data and insights, our global D&I strategy shapes our culture of inclusion and drives accountability.
woman smiling at work table
Building a workforce that reflects our communities by ensuring all employees have opportunities to develop and contribute.
female nurse with baby and mother
Understanding and meeting the needs of our patients, customers and consumers to improve health for all.
Recent Highlights
At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion how we work everyday. While we know there is more to do, we are proud of these accomplishments.
  • 2019
  • 21,000+ Colleagues engaged in our Employee Resource Groups
  • US$1.6 billion Diverse Supplier Spend
  • Launched the Experienced Military Veteran Leadership Development Program
  • 95% of Colleagues completed unconscious bias training
  • 2020
  • Held Raise Your Voice Global Dialogue Sessions in over 20 countries to spark transparent, regionally relevant dialogues around racism and social justice
  • 2,700+ Colleagues publicly pledged support to advance all women at all levels all around the world
  • Diversity in Innovation QuickFire Challenge announced grants to multicultural innovators with the best idea, technology or solution to improve human healthcare
father caressing his child's face while they both wear masks
Johnson & Johnson commits US$100 million over the next five years to invest in and promote health equity solutions
Our stories
Explore how our businesses, DEI Networks and employees—in every corner of Johnson & Johnson—use the power of DEI to advance our culture of inclusion and innovation.
military.jpeg
Through the power of our presence and partnerships around the world, we are committed to keeping this community healthy and enabling them to bring their unique experiences and strengths to the world. Bringing the military-connected community’s unique perspective to Johnson & Johnson and forming a deep sense of belonging is an important part of our Diversity & Inclusion way of doing business.
a johnson & johnson family sitting around a birthday cake
For the 35th year in a row, Johnson & Johnson has been named to Working Mother's 100 Best Companies list—and these two employees were named Working Mother and Working Dad of the Year for their incredible strength in the face of adversity.
a grid photo of five female university scientists
A foldable, 3-D printed robot that can serve as a heart stent. Using artificial intelligence to help detect cancer. Seeking out life on other planets. These are just some of the areas of fascinating research that this year’s winners of the Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award are focused on in their labs across the country.
2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners Emmanuelle Charpentier, Ph.D. (left) and Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D.
Emmanuelle Charpentier, Ph.D., and Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., were just honored with the prestigious award for their work with gene-editing technology CRISPR. But they also have a connection to Johnson & Johnson—they were awarded the Dr. Paul Janssen Award in 2014. Learn more about what makes them so impressive.
Nurse entrepreneur Charlene Grace Platon
Treating patients day and night is just one part of the job description for this enterprising nurse, who has made it her mission to help fellow nurses persevere during the pandemic and beyond. And it's not her first great healthcare innovation.
reignite
Whether it's due to the birth of a child, a health problem or another personal issue, life often necessitates a break from work. But it can be tough to come back from an extended leave—especially in the STEM fields. Johnson & Johnson wants to help change that.